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Self Publishing Through print-on-demand Testimonials

I just wanted to share some things about print-on-demand publishing. I have had experience with is so I thought that I would help people.

What can you do with POD?:

You will be able to distribute your book on-demand (Print-on-Demand). Print-on-Demand means that, instead of having many books in your house and waiting for them to be sold, your book will only be printed once a customer places an order.
That means, you will save money. In the old time, people used to print many books and wait for a buyer. The problem with this method is that if you don't have any buyer to buy your books, you are losing your money. With Print-on-Demand, you are sure that every time your book is printed, it's because an order has been placed.

Personally, I used CreateSpace and it worked great for me. I have placed some CreateSpace testimonials on my website at: http://www.thewritingcorner.net/self-publish-a-book.php.

Anyone have had experience he/she would like to share with me? I am looking for testimonials GOOD OR BAD to place it on my website and make it even more complete:). So please, comment and share with testimonials i'd love to add them to my site.

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Permalink Reply by Glen Spicer on January 5, 2013 at 12:36am

Actually being new to self-publishing I was just taking a shot in the dark but I created my book, up-loaded it to Createspace, a division of Amazon, and it is listed there and on Amazon. It is POD, Print on Demand, so I didn't have to purchase any hard copies, although I did get 50 for my personal promotioin and use. I paid nothing to have this done because I created the book on their downloadable templates, both the inside pages and cover, front and back. They converted it into a PDF at no charge, gave me a ISBN at no charge. Except for the $25 I paid for their extended marketing plan, which was optional, I was out nothing.

I got my shipment of books this morning and I am quite pleased. It was every bit as good as my masters. My cost when I want to buy a book is only $2.15 each. I can live with that. Shipping was fast. I published my book on December 28th and my 50 copies were delivered on January 5th. With the New Year's Day holiday and one Sunday in that time frame, I think that all happened pretty fast. Hope this gives you some information and options.